Te Ao Māori
News and perspectives for and about tangata whenua in Aotearoa
Historic voyaging waka welcomed to Tāmaki Makaurau after 40 years
Hōkūleʻa, the Hawaiian double-hulled voyaging canoe, has reached the shores of Auckland.
'Carving was a pinnacle of my life': Rei Mihaere honoured with award
He has been recognised for over 40 years of service to his community, marae and education.
Find out about an award-winning community project in Taranaki.
A Taranaki programme which provides training and pathways into work has won an environmental award. Tupu a Nuku is delivered by local iwi Ngati Maru and helps rangatahi develop conservation skills… Audio
'Portals to the past': Indigenous educators reconnect with Pacific wayfinding
The World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education has returned to Aotearoa for the first time in 20 years.
Hundreds to commemorate loss of ancestors on Waerenga-A-Hika 160 years ago
Hundreds of people will this week commemorate the loss, arrest and deportation of their ancestors in a siege that took place 160 years ago on Waerenga-A-Hika near Gisborne. Over five... Audio
Putting traditional building techniques into modern use
Mimiro is an ancient Maori building technique that sees wooden supports fastened together using joints similar to tongue and groove and then the whole structure is fastened to the ground with rope… Audio
Hawaiian voyaging canoe welcomed back to Waitangi
The Hōkūle'a and sister vessel Hikianalia arrived on Friday afternoon to a colourful and sometimes emotional ceremony.
Mapuna podcast November 15
Artist Jasmine Arthur and Te Rauparaha Horomona, descendant of the nineteenth century rangatira of the same name, speak to Julian Wilcox about Ngati Toa in Porirua and the opening of a new exhibition… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 November
Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting; The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents… Audio
Schools reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti
From Whakatāne to Tāmaki Makaurau to Ōtautahi and Invercargill, school boards have issued public statements reaffirming their obligations to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
First Māori Language Commissioner impressed by younger generation's reo
Sir Timoti Kāretu, who has seen the ups and downs of te reo Māori, is one of many guests of honour at Toitū te Reo, a two-day Māori language symposium. Audio
Toitu Te Reo, Maori Language Symposium takes place in Hastings
Reo speakers, learners and supporters have gathered in Hastings to celebrate and champion te reo Maori. Maori News Journalist Pokere Paewai reports. Audio
Conversation between British missionaries and Ngāpuhi rangatira to be re-enacted
Author Grant Hodgson said the conversation offered rare, vivid insights into the thoughts and values of both parties.
Ousted Te Pāti Māori MPs hold discreet meeting with former colleagues
"Way below the line". That's how ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris has described how the political party has treated him and fellow MP Mariameno Kapa Kingi. The pair was expelled from the… Audio
Hastings hosts Aotearoa's national Māori language festival Toitū te Reo
Thousands of te reo learners will take part in the festival which is described as a two-day "celebration, inspiration, education, and activation of the language and culture". Audio
Some schools defy government move on Te Tiriti o Waitangi
One says upholding the treaty is the right thing to do and part of its "civic responsibility".
Hawaiian waka returns to Waitangi after 40 years
Hōkūleʻa's historic 1985 journey helped spark the revival of Māori ocean voyaging. Audio
New Hanmer whare recognises Māori connection
Excitement is building ahead of the opening a new whare at Hanmer Springs' Soldiers' Block.
Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokule'a arrives in New Zealand
When the Hawaiian voyaging canoe Hokule'a arrives at Waitangi on Friday as part of a four-year journey around the Pacific, it'll be celebrating 40 years since its first visit to Aotearoa. Peter de… Audio
Hastings hosts the Toitu Te Reo Maori Language Festival
Hastings hosts the Toitu Te Reo Maori Language Festival, Nathan talked with founder Dr Jeremy Tatere MacLeod Audio
